Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Paper/fibre Material & examples Cardboard boxes Pizza boxes, direct mail boxes, moving boxes, shoe boxes.
What to know Flatten. No larger than 60 x 90 cm. Empty.
Boxboard
Flatten.
Cereal boxes, tissue boxes, egg cartons, rolls from toilet paper and paper towel.
Empty.
Paper
Place shredded paper in a tied clear plastic bag.
Any colour paper, including flour bags, prescription bags, paper produce bags. Notepads, white or coloured loose paper, file folders, other printed materials. Community newspapers, flyers, brochures and magazines. Greeting cards and envelopes, gift boxes.
Separate from plastic bags used to cover items, remove elastic bands. Remove rope handle from bags. Do not include soft or hard covered books/novels.
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Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Paper/fibre Material & examples
Paper laminate packaging
What to know
Empty.
Pet food bags, food service paper bags, and plates.
Paper laminate containers Spiral cans, cookie dough containers, ice cream containers and hot and cold beverage cups.
Cartons Molasses and sugar cartons, laundry and cleaning cartons, soup and sauce cartons.
Empty. Remove lids.
Empty. Lids and caps on.
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Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Plastic packaging and containers Material & examples Plastic containers Laundry detergent and household cleaner jugs, shampoo, body wash, salad dressing, condiment, dish soap and mouth wash bottles.
What to know Empty. Lids and caps on.
Food trays, salad, yogurt, peanut butter, bakery and egg containers, plastic cups, plastic tubs and lids.
Deodorant, toothpaste and lotion or hand cream tubes.
Small item packaging, hand sanitizer bottles, plant pots.
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Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Flexible plastic and foam packaging Material & examples Flexible plastic packaging
What to know Empty.
Bags used for dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers. Overwrap (paper towel & toilet paper, beverage containers). Coffee bags or deli pouches, chip bags, bubble wrap, snack wrappers, cereal liner bags, plastic gift bags.
Foam packaging
Empty.
Meat trays, takeout containers, cups, plates, bowls, foam packaging.
Remove film wrap and absorbent pads from meat trays.
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Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Metal containers Material & examples
What to know
Metal
Rinse and dry.
Food cans, metal lids, candles, cookie, coffee and tea tins.
Aluminum (foils and trays) Aluminum foil, pie plates, frozen food trays.
Empty. Ball up aluminum foil.
Aerosol containers
Empty.
Food spray, whipping cream, hairspray, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant.
Lids and caps on.
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Recyclable material list October 1, 2026 Glass containers Material & examples
What to know
Glass containers
Empty.
Clear and coloured glass. Food containers, jars and bottles. Cosmetic containers, spice bottles, oil and vinegar bottles.
Lids and caps off.
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Recyclable material list Not accepted October 1, 2026 Glass housewares and products (Other than product packaging) Material & examples
What to know
Glass
Find the right disposal options at the link below:
Window glass, glassware, drinking glasses, vases, food storage containers.
www.albertarecycling.ca
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Recyclable material list Not accepted October 1, 2026 Metal housewares and products (Other than product packaging) Material & examples Metal Pots and pans, jewelry and accessories, propane canisters, cutlery and cooking utensils, reusable waterbottles, thermos, scrap metal.
What to know Find the right disposal options at the link below: www.albertarecycling.ca
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Recyclable material list Not accepted October 1, 2026 Paper and fibreboard products (Other than product packaging) Material & examples Paper Books, paper towel, photo albums, scrapbooks, coffee filters, playing cards, baby wipes or cleaning wipes.
What to know Find the right disposal options at the link below: www.albertarecycling.ca
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Recyclable material list Not accepted October 1, 2026 Plastic housewares and products (Other than product packaging) Material & examples Plastic Toys, toothbrushes, ribbons and balloons, hairbrushes, combs, CDs, DVDs, Blu ray cases, electronic cords.
What to know Find the right disposal options at the link below: www.albertarecycling.ca
Food storage containers.
Garden hose, garbage bags, plastic storage containers and bins, paint containers, pails and buckets.
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Recyclable material list Not accepted October 1, 2026 Other Material & examples Other Diapers.
Ceramics.
What to know Find the right disposal options at the link below: www.albertarecycling.ca
Clothing and textiles.
Organics.
Single use and rechargable batteries. Engine oil containers, windshield washer fluid containers.
Electronics.
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